Understanding body and mind. Post qualifying and post graduate courses

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1 Understanding body and mind. Post qualifying and post graduate courses

2 Leading the way in healthcare I want to extend a warm welcome to you from my colleagues and I here in Health Sciences. As Dean, and closely engaged with developing policy for healthcare in the field of cancer care, I hope what you will find here in Southampton is the kind of academic environment that I have sought out to support my own career development. I am best-known for developing a new approach to managing the symptoms of breathlessness in advanced lung cancer by helping people to use breathing control techniques and overcome the fear associated with breathlessness. This non-drug therapy allows people to manage the problem themselves. I demonstrated that it was effective and it is now used across the healthcare service. We have, in establishing Health Sciences, developed a world-class academic environment which focuses on the improvement of health outcomes and the transformation of health care delivery. Our students are increasingly from beyond the UK making us one in which an international outlook on global issues of health and healthcare is encouraged and an exciting environment in which to study and socialise. Our education benefits from close partnership with practice settings and clinical leaders who enjoy joint appointments with us. I am passionate about continuing to change the experience of healthcare for people needing care: to address needs more personally and to give patients more power over their health. Jessica Corner, Dean of Health Sciences. In her early years Jessica trained as a cancer nurse. Her external roles now include Chief Clinician at the charity Macmillan Cancer Support, where she advises on the charity s on going direction, vision and strategy. In this prospectus The work of the Cancer, Palliative and End-of-Life Care Research Group 4 Leading the way 7 Programmes and study opportunities 8 Understanding academic levels 8 International opportunities 8 Registration on post-qualifying undergraduate degrees 10 Choice of modules 10 Registration on postgraduate programmes 10 How to apply for individual modules 12 Pre-purchased places 12 Other pre-purchased places 12 Self-funding students 13 Cancellations and refunds 13 programmes 15 Level 5 and 6 modules 39 Level 7 and 8 modules Alphabetical programme index 82 This this prospectus has been produced using materials that can be fully recycled, when you have finished with it please dispose if it responsibly. 4

3 Enhancing lives affected by cancer The work of the Cancer, Palliative and End-of-Life Care Research Group aims to enhance the lives and healthcare experiences of people affected by cancer, other life-limiting conditions and those at the end of life. By improving understanding of patient experiences and needs, developing interventions to address current or perceived future challenges and investigating the service delivery and organisation of healthcare in this field, their research is influencing policy makers and healthcare professionals involved in care delivery, and ultimately the lives of a large number of patients in the UK and beyond. The group includes nurses, medical sociologists, health psychologists, anthropologists and many others. Projects have included developing interventions for distress caused by weight loss at the end of life, techniques to help patients with lung cancer deal with breathlessness, a study of the best ways to organise out of hours service for those near the end of life, a study of joint pain and stiffness amongst people with breast cancer and interventions for fatigue in patients receiving chemotherapy. There are several elements the team most enjoy about their work, there is the intellectual challenge, to find the answers to the complex problems patients and their families have to deal with takes a multidisciplinary approach from the good mix of expertise in the group. Then there is the impact the group have, potentially helping hundreds of thousands of people through the findings of each study. People often assume the teams work is depressing but it is considered a privilege to make a difference to people who are often at the end of their lives, members of the team who meet with patients find they are a complete joy. It is often a relief for the patients to find someone who wants to talk about their experiences, as most people don t want to talk about death and dying with them. The new MSc Clinical Leadership in Cancer, Palliative and End of Life Care includes the study of specialist practice, policy and service design and international and contemporary perspectives. on this course can be found on P26, details of our Cancer, Palliative and End of Life Care research can be found on our website: groups/cpelc/index.html 6 7

4 Leading the way The Faculty of Health Sciences is widely recognised as a leading provider of research-based healthcare education. We are at the forefront of innovations in teaching and learning and have a dynamic research and consultancy profile. Many of our researchers play key roles in the development of major healthcare programmes. Our aim is to develop future healthcare professionals who will make discoveries to challenge practice and create change through innovation. We are committed to ensuring that our education programmes are linked closely to our research activity. We have three key research groups with interests in: Cancer, palliative and end-of-life care Chronic health needs, such as asthma, diabetes and skin problems Evaluation of new ways of service and education delivery in healthcare. 8 9

5 Programmes and study opportunities Our programmes are designed to foster the development of expertise in clinical practice in a variety of specialities and understanding of global health concerns. Where do I start? Taking a single module (20 or 40 credits) gives you an ideal opportunity to experience academic study. Modules are usually selected in consultation with your manager, considering both work place and individual needs. If you intend to take one of the part-time degrees it may be worth taking one or two modules before you register as up to 40 credits can be transferred on registration to a programme. To help prepare you for academic study we offer an optional study skills module, advancing independent learning (NQCG2021: level 5). Learning materials are available electronically through the University of Southampton website. The programmes are broken into core, required and optional modules. Core modules must be taken as part of the requirement for the qualification. Required modules will be necessary to complete set pathways. Optional modules may be selected from a range of modules, in consultation with the programme leader and/or clinical manager. Most modules require attendance at study days and a set number of study hours, but others involve learning online. For most students some of the learning will be in practice and you are expected to undertake personal study and assignment preparation. A significant amount of learning for a module is achieved through completion of the assignment. For modules studied at a distance, tutorial support will be provided online. Understanding academic levels Higher education level 5: HE level 5 (diploma) Higher education level 6: HE level 6 (degree) Higher education level 7: HE level 7 (Masters) Higher education level 7: HE level 8 (doctorate) International opportunities We currently support international postgraduate students and have a number of collaborative arrangements with international partners. The School welcomes the opportunity to extend its work to include the continuing professional development of European and international students. Enquiries would be welcome from students abroad who wish to undertake postgraduate studies

6 Information for applicants Registration on post-qualifying undergraduate degrees Registration dates Public Health Practice degree (specialist and generic pathway): 1 September Clinical Practice degree (specialist and generic pathway): 1 October Duration: Part time up to a maximum of four academic years in which to complete the degree Full time one academic year Entry requirements We aim to increase the options for all individuals to access flexible learning opportunities. Normally you would have: Achieved the appropriate credits at HE level 4 and 5, or obtained entry via the experienced practitioner route Evidence of appropriate study in a health or social care related discipline One year s experience as a health or social care practitioner (two years experience if on the Public Health Practice specialist nursing pathway) Candidates whose first language is not English are required to reach a satisfactory standard in an approved test in English, for more information visit: entry_reqs/postgraduate.shtml). Funding and release arrangements in place (or received sponsorship or secondment from a PCT or trust if on the Public Health or Community Nursing Practice specialist nursing pathway) Support from your clinical manager to achieve the outcomes of the degree, including access to a mentor as required in some of the modules Agreed your pathway with your clinical manager, and the programme leader Current registration on the appropriate part of a relevant professional/statutory or regulatory body Application procedure If you are a self-funding student, discuss your requirements with us or your sponsor. For prepurchased places, discuss your requirements with your manager or trust education lead. Send for an application pack (Tel: +44 (0) or hsenqug2@soton.ac.uk). Complete the application form indicating the degree you wish to undertake and, where appropriate, choose your modules. If necessary, required clinical speciality and optional module choices can be changed at a later date in consultation with your manager or with the programme leader. You will be required to provide references in support of your application. Application deadline One month before the registration date. Choice of modules To ensure you receive appropriate advice to meet your learning needs and secure your career aspirations we encourage you to contact the programme leader. You cannot normally register for the degree core module (research and inquiry-based practice) before having completed 40 credits-worth of other HE level 6 modules. When will I hear back? You will normally receive notification that you have been offered a place on a degree in the four weeks following receipt of the application. You should attend an induction day during which you will have the opportunity to learn more about the programmes, register on the university computer systems and meet some of the staff. Registration on postgraduate programmes Registration dates MSc Public Health Practice and Community Nursing specialist pathway and Clinical Practice Degree: 1 September All other programmes: 1 October Duration : Part time up to five academic years (including writing up the dissertation) Full time up to two years (including writing up the dissertation) Entry requirements You must satisfy University admission requirements for postgraduate study and: Have a first degree (lower second class or above) or equivalent, in a relevant subject (i.e. health related, pure science or social science) from an approved institution of higher education. If you do not meet this criterion you may be considered for admission to the programme and are advised to contact the programme leader for advice. Have a current professional registration with a relevant professional/statutory body, or equivalent where appropriate. A satisfactory academic reference and clinical reference. See also the individual entry requirements for each programme as some additional entry requirements may be required. You may require a clinical mentor, who will support and guide your clinical development through the programme. For all pathways except the specialist practice community nursing pathway your mentor should be identified by you in discussion with your clinical manager. For those studying the specialist community nursing pathway your mentor will be allocated by the Faculty. Where do I start? Education and career progression Pre-qualifying diplomats and advanced diplomats BSc Clinical Practice Experienced Practitioner Route Pre-qualifying graduates APL: tp to 1/3 award Band 5 Application procedure You can apply to register to undertake a postgraduate degree online at postgraduate/ pgstudy/howdoiapplypg or request an application pack from tel: +44 (0) or hsenqpg@soton.ac.uk. In addition to registering for the degree, many courses will also require you to separately register for your chosen individual modules of study each year once dates are published. Please discuss this with the programme leader. Applicants may be required to attend an interview. Application deadline Application forms should be submitted by the end of June, we recommend early registration for programmes to avoid disappointment. Late applicants will be considered and should be discussed with the programme leader prior to submission. When will I hear back? You will normally receive a decision on your application four weeks from its receipt by the University. You will then be invited to attend an induction day in September. MSc Advanced Clinical Practice Experienced Practitioner Route APL: tp to 1/3 award Band 6/7 Doctorate in Clinical Practice APL: tp to 1/3 award Band 8/

7 How to apply for individual modules The application form for registration on individual modules is available from the website ac.uk/healthsciences/. If you are funded from your workplace you must discuss your study intention with your manager prior to completing an application form. In some programmes or modules you will require the support of a mentor. Pre-purchased places The Faculty has contractual arrangements for pre-paid places on specified modules with NHS organisations including: Hampshire and Isle of Wight (South Central) If you work within a Hampshire or Isle of Wight trust then you may be able to access pre-paid places. You should contact the relevant person or department within your trust to discuss their arrangements to support you. All application forms for pre-paid places must be signed by an authorised signatory from the trust. Should these prepaid places not be available for any reason we will advise you when we receive your registration form. Dorset, Somerset, Avon, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire For employees of NHS trusts (hospital trusts or primary care trusts) within both the Dorset and Somerset and the Avon, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire areas, a limited number of pre-paid and funded places are available. Applications for these must be submitted through the offices of the Dorset and Somerset Workforce Development Confederation or the Avon, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire Workforce Development Confederation. Other pre-purchased places The Faculty has contracts with various other NHS trusts and organisations to provide tailor-made study days and pre-paid places on modules to their employees. Application forms must be signed by an authorised signatory from the trust or organisation. is available from the Faculty post-qualifying admissions office or from the training and development departments within the trusts and organisations. Self-funding students We welcome applications from self-funding students. For all modules which are not pre-purchased, a module payment form must be completed and returned along with your registration form. This form requires that payment be made in one of three ways: By cheque for the full amount made payable to University of Southampton By giving details of a credit or debit card for the full amount By invoice to your employer or other sponsoring organisation an official purchase order number must be provided along with the full invoicing address and the name, signature and position of an authorised person A place cannot be guaranteed or confirmed until payment has been made as above. Invoices cannot be raised for individual students where the student is paying the fees; payment must be made either by cheque or by credit/debit card using the payment form. Cancellations and refunds Cancellations must be received in writing by the post-qualifying admissions office at least 15 working days before the commencement date of the module and are not valid until confirmation of receipt is sent by the Faculty. In such cases a refund of 90% of the module fee will be made. There will be no refund for cancellations not received in writing or received less than 15 days before the start of the module. In the case of pre-purchased NHS places, substitute students may attend at no additional charge, provided that notice and a completed registration form are received by the post-qualifying admissions office at least ten working days before the start of the module. Substitute students will not be accepted without this notice and registration form, and a pre-purchased place will therefore be deemed to have been used. Students who are unable to attend must in the first instance contact the authorised signatory in their trust or organisation who will then inform the Faculty

8 Programmes BSc (Hons) Clinical Practice 16 BSc (Hons) Public Health Practice 18 Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) Top Up Degree for Advanced Diplomate 20 BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care Top Up Degree 21 MSc Mental Health Studies 22 MSc Advanced Clinical Practice 23 MSc Clinical Leadership in Cancer, palliative and End of Life Care 26 MSc Nursing Studies 27 MSc Public Health Practice 28 MSc Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care 30 MRes in Clinical Research 31 MSc Health and Rehabilitation 32 Doctorate in Clinical Practice (DClinP) 34 MPhil/PhD (Research Doctorate)

9 BSc (Hons) Clinical Practice HE level 6 The generic pathway is for all health and social care practitioners working in any practice setting who wish to develop knowledge, understanding and skills in order to enhance practice. The specialist pathway will prepare community nurses as specialist practitioners (district nursing and community children s nursing) to meet the specialist practice standards on the NMC register. We welcome applications from international students on our generic pathway. Key information Duration: Generic pathway: up to four years part time Specialist pathway: up to one year full time or two years part time There are two pathways within the degree: Generic pathway designed for all health and social care practitioners Specialist pathway designed for community nurses seeking a specialist community nursing qualification Both of these pathways require you to be in practice. Funding and application details Students undertaking the generic pathway are funded for each module of learning and there is no charge to register on the degree. The specialist community nursing pathway is funded through NHS sponsorship and is only available through prepurchased NHS contracted places. Sponsorship must be in place before university application is returned. International students must make their own funding arrangements. Core and option modules There is one core module for the generic pathway: research and inquiry based practice (NQCG3066). A further 80 credits is required. There are two core and one required module for the specialist pathway: research and inquiry based practice (NQCG3066); promoting health and wellbeing (NQCG3062) and either community nursing in the home (district nursing) (NQCG3046) or community children s nursing (NQCG3045). A further is required choice will be dependent on your workplace and practice needs. Content The programme aims to: Develop your knowledge and critical skills, to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate client-centred care within a focused area of practice and adapt care, when required, to differing environments Enhance your ability to make sound clinical decisions and judgements through analysis of care Equip you with the knowledge and understanding required to work in partnership with other health and social care practitioners Enhance your ability to use a wide range of evidence to inform your practice and improve the quality of patient care within a changing environment Increase your ability to understand the context of contemporary healthcare and analyse the issues which impact on the delivery of high-quality care Develop your critical thinking and reflective skills so that you can provide innovative and evidence based care Develop your ability to take responsibility for managing personal learning and analyse professional practice Develop key transferable skills in theory for practice Pathway options Generic Pathway Research and inquiry based practice 40 credits Option/work based learning 80 credits Core module Required module Option module Specialist Practice Community Nursing Pathway Research and inquiry based practice 40 credits Promoting health and wellbeing Community nursing in the home (district nursing) includes V100 OR Community children s nursing includes V credits Option module Programme leader: Tracey Harding Tel: +44 (0) t.a.harding@southampton.ac.uk Programme deputy: Amanda Smith Tel: +44 (0) a.l.smith@southampton.ac.uk Specialist pathway: Mark Rawlinson Tel: +44 (0) M.Rawlinson@southampton.ac.uk Application details: Tel: +44 (0) hsenqug2@southampton.ac.uk 18 19

10 BSc (Hons) Public Health Practice HE level 6 Public health workers, nurses and midwives, local authority sector and other agency employees. The award is designed to develop your knowledge and skills to lead and provide effective interprofessional evidence-based public health practice at individual, community and population levels. Key information Duration: full time and part time, varies according to pathway This programme meets the 10 occupational standards for public health. There are two pathways within the programme: Generic pathway designed for all public health workers Specialist community public health nursing for registered nurses and midwives seeking a specialist community public health nursing (health visiting) or (school nursing) registration with the NMC. Both pathways are offered on a full-time or part-time basis and require you to be in practice. Funding and application details The specialist community public health nursing pathway is funded through NHS sponsorship and is only available through pre-purchased NHS contracted places. Sponsorship must be in place before university application is returned by July. Otherwise application deadlines are as for all the programmes. Core modules (both pathways) There are four core modules: Strategic leadership for health and wellbeing Collaborative working to promote and protect health Social policy for health and wellbeing Epidemiology and research for public health Optional module (generic pathway) A further is required choice will be dependent on field of practice. Specialist module - Specialist Community public health nurse pathway. All students on this pathway must complete the specialist community public health nursing module.. Content The programme aims to: Develop and enhance your skills of surveillance, health assessment and analysing and interpreting information to improve the health and social wellbeing of clients Foster your critical and constructive understanding of evidence, research and epidemiology in relation to public health practice Promote evaluation of evidence as essential or quality interventions, programmes and services Provide you with a critical awareness of health protection, health promotion and community development Enable you to work in collaboration with other agencies Enhance your knowledge and skills with regard to the importance of health policy, leadership and management which will impact on client care Develop your skills of communication Expose you to key concepts that underpin public health practice Empower you through a programme of role transition so that you can participate equally as a member of the multi-professional team Pathway options Generic Pathway Strategic leadership and management for health and wellbeing Collaborative working to promote and protect health and wellbeing Social policy for health and wellbeing Epidemiology and research for public health practice 40 credits Option module Core module Required module Option module SCPHN Pathway Strategic leadership and management for health and wellbeing Collaborative working to promote and protect health and wellbeing Social policy for health and wellbeing Epidemiology and research for public health practice 40 credits Specialist community public health nursing Programme leader: Lyn Wilson Tel: +44 (0) lynw@southampton.ac.uk Application details: Tel: +44 (0) hsenqug2@southampton.ac.uk 20 21

11 Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) Top Up Degree for Advanced Diplomates HE level 6 BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care HE level 6 Registered nurses who gained their diploma with advanced studies from the University of Southampton, Health Sciences from September 2007 onwards. Key information Duration: four taught days with submission of dissertation approx nine months later. The award must be completed within five years of qualifying. Core module There is one compulsory module: Professional studies: clinical effectiveness and evidence-based practice supplementary module (NQAD3053) Content This award builds on your pre-registration studies through the completion of an evidence-based project. It will further develop your knowledge, skills and ability to deliver and evaluate effective clinical care based on the most appropriate evidence. Funding information Funded places are available although these are limited. Please discuss availability with your manager and trust education lead. Programme leader: Professor Alan Glasper Tel: +44 (0) eag@southampton.ac.uk Application details: Tel: +44 (0) Tel: +44 (0) hsenqug2@southampton.ac.uk This programme provides a Level 6 top up award for students who hold Level 5 (diploma, intermediate degrees, and Foundation Degrees) or NARIC equivalent in subjects related to health and social care. The programme is for any student (including international students) who have an interest in, or who work in health and social care. Professional registration is not a requirement for the programme. Key information Duration:One year full time or two years part time. Core module The core programme is normally delivered on one day a week in the afternoon and evening. The course has been designed to have a strong research focus with review of working in health and social care. There are no practice placements on the programme. However, students are encouraged to explore the inter relationship between health and social care theory and practice through past or present experiences of working in health and social care. Content Methods of Inquiry (HCIU3003) Research proposal and dissertation (HCIU3007) 40 credits Personal Development Planning 3 (HCIU3002) 40 credits. Optional module (one 20 credit module must be chosen) A list of potential optional modules are below, others may be available following discussion with programme manager Collaborative working to promote health and well being (NQCG3042) Caring for children and young people with life threatening illness (NQCG3039) Contemporary care of the older person (NQCG3047) Work based learning (NQCG3031) Admission and Funding Full time students application via UCAS Part-time students via direct entry University tuition fees apply Means tested student loans are available through Student Loans Company. Programme leader: Maureen Harrison Tel: +44 (0) m.r.harrison@southampton.ac.uk Application details: Tel: +44 (0) hsenqug2@southampton.ac.uk 22 23

12 MSc Mental Health Studies Level 7 masters MSc Advanced Clinical Practice Level 7 masters Who is it for? Graduate mental health practitioners. This top-up programme is for those students who have completed the two-year mental health practitioner programme at Southampton. Key information Duration: one year full time, two years part time This award consists of two induction days which draw together and consolidate research teaching on the PG Dip. You are then required to undertake one out of three dissertation. The award must be completed within five years of qualifying. The University of Southampton School of Health Sciences successfully introduced the PGDip Mental Health Practitioner award in Students undertaking this route to mental health studies have an opportunity to achieve a full masters award, through the undertaking of a top up masters dissertation. This being a substantial project; the dissertation module is accredited at 60 credits at level 7 (masters) Content Framing original questions from the analysis of the practice context Systematic searching, identification of criteria and selection of robust evidence Qualitative and quantitative research methods, data analysis and interpretation Critical appraisal of different types of evidence using critical appraisal tools Research governance and ethics Evaluation, interpretation and transferability of evidence Critical awareness of the full range of concepts and current research or professional issues in your specialised field Project management Presenting findings for a range of audiences Effective, accurate report writing and dissemination strategy You will be required to write a 15,000-20,000 word dissertation. The pass mark is 50%. You can chose between three dissertation assignments: Promoting evidence based practice Empirical study Practice inquiry Programme leader: Dr Joanne Brown J.C.Brown@southampton.ac.uk Application details: Tel: +44 (0) Tel: +44 (0) hsenqpg@southampton.ac.uk Who is it for? Experienced healthcare practitioners from a range of different backgrounds including nurses, midwives, doctors and allied health professionals. We welcome applications from international students. Key information Duration: up to one to two years full time; two to five years part time Content This programme provides an academic underpinning that meets contemporary challenges of sophisticated clinical practice and will: Examine role development Examine the nature and use of advanced practice, communication and decision-making skills Enable you to build on your expertise and competence to become leaders in your chosen field Course structure Postgraduate certificate 60 credits, normally three taught modules Postgraduate diploma 1, normally six taught modules MSc 1 from taught modules plus dissertation Pathway options Standard Child and adolescent mental health Critical care Long-term conditions Midwifery Neonatal studies Urgent care Specialist practice community nursing Entry requirements The normal entry requirements are: A first degree (2:2 class or above) or equivalent, in a relevant subject from an approved institution of higher education A current professional registration with a relevant professional/statutory body or equivalent A current relevant job contract in a clinical area and at least two years relevant clinical experience A satisfactory academic reference and a satisfactory clinical reference Applicants to the specialist practice community nursing pathway must be registered on an appropriate part of the NMC register If you have not achieved a first degree you may be considered for admission to the programme If you are an experienced practitioner, and can consequently demonstrate that you have acquired suitable experience and supportive qualifications. You will be required to submit a completed CV proforma experienced practitioner entry to postqualifying masters level awards (available from the School of Health Sciences) with your application form. Pathway options please see page Programme leader: Dr Helen Rushforth Tel: +44 (0) her@southampton.ac.uk Application details: Tel: +44 (0) hsenqpg@southampton.ac.uk 24 25

13 Pathway options: MSc Advanced Clinical Practice Students on all pathways will take the core modules shown above (100 credits). The choice of further modules, totalling 80 credits, will depend on the pathway chosen, as shown below. All Pathways: core modules Evidence based practice Transition to advanced practice ACP Standard Pathway: core modules plus Decision making for advanced clinical practice OR Advanced health assessment and diagnosis Option module For those students who have already completed the Assessment and Examination of the Newborn module, knowledge and learning acquired from this module may be used, together with additional academic input to achieve an optional prescribing qualification at an ACP CAMHS Pathway: core modules plus Decision making for advanced clinical practice Option module ACP Critical Care Pathway: core modules plus Advanced management and core interventions for the critically ill Option module Core module Required module Option module Dissertation (choice of three) 60 credits Option module Option module additional cost. This will require registration for the following modules - Pharmacology and applied clinical science for prescribing and advanced medicines management and Independent and supplementary prescribing in practice. Mental health and psychological wellbeing of children and young people Management of children and young people with mental health problems Advanced health assessment and diagnosis OR Decision making for advanced clinical practice Pharmacology and applied clinical science for prescribing and advanced medicines management OR Work based learning ACP Long-Term Conditions Pathway: core modules plus Case management for long term conditions Option module ACP Midwifery Pathway: core modules plus Decision making for advanced clinical practice Optional module ACP Neonatal Pathway: core modules plus Decision making for advanced clinical practice Assessment and examination of the newborn Neonatal students should seek advice from their pathway lead regarding how they can enhance the knowledge and learning acquired from these modules together with additional academic input to achieve the prescribing qualification at an additional ACP Urgent Care Pathway: core modules plus Advanced health assessment and diagnosis Option module Advanced health assessment and diagnosis OR Decision making for advanced clinical practice Pharmacology and applied clinical science for prescribing and advanced medicines management OR Work based learning Pharmacology and applied clinical science for prescribing and advanced medicines management Management of common presentations in urgent care OR Management of minor injuries ACP Specialist Practice Community Nursing Pathway: core modules plus Promoting health and wellbeing Option module Contemporary issues in pregnancy and childbirth OR Assessment and examination of the new born OR Maternal and fetal medicine Contemporary issues in pregnancy and childbirth OR Assessment and examination of the new born OR Maternal and fetal medicine Advanced neonatal studies 40 credits cost. This will require registration for the following modules - Pharmacology and applied clinical science for prescribing and advanced medicines management and Independent and supplementary prescribing in practice. Community nursing in the home (district nursing) includes V100 OR Community healthcare nursing (community children s nursing) includes V credits 26 27

14 MSc Clinical Leadership in Cancer, Palliative and End of Life Care* Level 7 masters MSc Nursing Studies Level 7 masters Clinical leaders and emerging clinical leaders from any health care discipline, caring for people of any age (children, teenagers, young people or adults) with cancer or palliative or end of life care needs (as a consequence of any illness). We welcome applications from international students. Key information Duration: one to two years full time; two to four years part time Content This innovative inter-professional programme is designed to progressively and rapidly enhance your ability to provide expert care, lead and transform clinical services, develop others and contribute to clinical research in the specialties of cancer, palliative and end of life care. The programme will be individually tailored to your learning needs and provided by a faculty with internationally recognised clinical, educational and research expertise, through workshops and master-classes provided in small blocks of attendance, interspersed with tailored work-based learning and e-learning. In addition students will be supported by both a discipline specific academic tutor and a research coach. Programme structure There are 3 core specialty modules: Specialist practice in cancer palliative and end of life care (40 credits) Policy and Service Design in Cancer, Palliative and End of Life Care () International and Contemporary Perspectives of Clinical Leadership in Cancer, Palliative and End of Life Care () Students will also complete: e-learning for Generic Research Methods (20 credits) One module selected from the choice available across the University, appropriate to the student s practice () Dissertation module (60 credits) For a Post Graduate Certificate students will need to complete 60 credits from the core specialty modules For a Post Graduate Diploma students will need to complete all of the core modules, the e-learning module and one module of their choice For a MSc students will need to complete the requirements for a PG Diploma and the dissertation. Entry requirements The normal entry requirements are: A first degree (2:2 or above) or equivalent, in a relevant subject from an approved institution of higher education. A current professional registration with relevant professional/statutory body or equivalent Experience providing care to adults or young people or children with cancer, or that have palliative care or end of life care needs as a consequence of any illness A satisfactory reference and evidence of support of from their manager. *subject to validation Programme leader: Dr Sue Duke Tel: +44 (0) sd11@southampton.ac.uk Postgraduate diploma students. This top-up programme is for those students who have completed the two-year postgraduate diploma in nursing programme at Southampton. Key information Duration: one year full time, up to two years part time This award consists of two study days and associated reading, drawing together and consolidating research teaching from the PGDip. You are then required to undertake one out of three dissertation assignments. The award must be completed within five years of qualifying. This programme consists of: a. a two-day introduction to the award and consolidation of previous learning b. you will be required to write a 15,000-20,000 word dissertation. The pass mark is 50%. You can chose between three dissertation assignments: Promoting evidence based practice Empirical study Practice inquiry The evidence-based dissertation will inform personal practice and potentially wider service provision. In addition it demonstrates your ability to study independently and with academic supervision undertake a critical exploration of a topic, analysing it from multiple dimensions, using evidence from a wide range of sources, and drawing conclusions from the project to disseminate to practice. Content Framing original questions from the analysis of the practice context Systematic searching, identification of criteria and selection of robust evidence Qualitative and quantitative research methods, data analysis and interpretation Critical appraisal of different types of evidence using critical appraisal tools Research governance and ethics Evaluation, interpretation and transferability of evidence Critical awareness of the full range of concepts and current research or professional issues in your specialised field Project management Presenting findings for a range of audiences Effective, accurate report writing and dissemination strategy Programme leader: Dr Joanne Brown J.C.Brown@southampton.ac.uk Application details: Tel:+44 (0) Tel:+44 (0) hsenqpg@southampton.ac.uk 28 29

15 MSc Public Health Practice Level 7 masters Experienced public health practitioners, nurses and midwives. Related areas of study include health promotion; environmental health; health protection; health visiting; and nursing and midwifery. We welcome applications from international students. Key information Duration: part time and full time varies according to pathway Content This innovative programme is designed to meet the 10 occupational standards for public health practice. Both pathways are offered on a full-time or part-time basis and require you to be in practice. It is designed to develop your knowledge and skills in providing effective multi-agency public health practice. Course structure Postgraduate certificate three taught modules Postgraduate diploma six taught modules MSc six taught modules plus dissertation Entry requirements Second class honours degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline from an approved university. Specialist community public health nursing pathway requires registration on the appropriate part of the NMC register. Pathway options This programme offers two pathways: Generic for all public health workers Specialist community public health nursing for registered nurses and midwives seeking a specialist community public health nursing (health visiting) or (school nursing) registration with the NMC. Generic Pathway Evidence based practice Strategic leadership and management for health and wellbeing Collaborative working to promote and protect health and wellbeing Dissertation 60 credits Specialist Pathway Evidence based practice Strategic leadership and management for health and wellbeing Collaborative working to promote and protect health and wellbeing Dissertation 60 credits Epidemiology for public health Social policy for health and wellbeing Option/Work based learning module Epidemiology for public health Social policy for health and wellbeing Specialist community public health nursing Core module Required module Option module Programme leader: Lyn Wilson Tel: +44 (0) lynw@southampton.ac.uk Application details: Tel: +44 (0) hsenqpg@southampton.ac.uk 30 31

16 MSc Leadership and Management Health and Social Care Level 7 masters MRes in Clinical Research Level 7 masters Experienced health and social care practitioners who want to develop professional practice, managerial and leadership skills. We welcome applications from international students. Key information Duration: one year full time; two to five years part time Content This inter-professional, work-focused programme aims to: Enhance leadership and management practice in health and social care Promote the principles and knowledge base of leadership and management for you to apply to your own field of practice Explore and study the evidence-base of leadership and management Enable you to systematically review evidence for best practice Develop your knowledge and skills of strategic management and leadership of change Enable you to apply your decision-making skills to inform and influence your work place Course structure Postgraduate certificate three taught modules Postgraduate diploma six taught modules MSc six taught modules plus dissertation Entry requirements Second class honours degree or higher or equivalent qualification in a related discipline. Applicants without a first degree may be considered with a relevant professional qualification at a suitable level plus several years of management or leadership experience. Pathway options Evidence based practice Strategic management Leadership of change Applied decision making Managing people and self in organisations OR Option module Governance in action OR Option module Dissertation 60 credits Core module Option module Healthcare practitioners from a variety of backgrounds, including nurses, midwives, allied healthcare professions and doctors, or non-clinicians working in clinical research environments. We welcome applications from international students. Key information Duration: one year full time; two to five years part time Content The programme provides a robust clinical research career training opportunity for those who aspire to clinical academic careers and leadership roles in healthcare practice, research and education. It will provide, in a research-led environment, the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills relevant to carrying out clinical research. Course structure Postgraduate certificate three taught modules Postgraduate diploma six taught modules MRes six taught modules plus dissertation Entry requirements A first degree (2.2 class or higher) or equivalent, in a relevant subject, from an approved institution of higher education. Candidates without a good first degree may be admitted to the programme but will be expected to provide evidence of suitable professional experience and supportive qualifications. In addition to the above requirements, the candidate would normally have a health professional qualification leading to current registration with the appropriate professional body and/ or relevant clinical/ professional experience. Pathway options Research methods for evidence-based practice Clinical research in practice Applied research skills: quantitative Applied research skills: qualitative Open module Research dissertation 60 credits Option module selected from Faculty of Health Sciences level 7 modules Core module Option module Programme leader: Richard Giordano r.w.giordano@southampton.ac.uk Application details: Tel: +44 (0) hsenqpg@southampton.ac.uk Programme leader: Dr Bronagh Walsh Deputy programme leader: Dr Cathy Bowen Tel: c.j.bowen@southampton.ac.uk Application details: Tel: +44 (0) hsenqpg@southampton.ac.uk 32 33

17 MSc Health and Rehabilitation Level 7 masters Healthcare practitioners from a variety of backgrounds, including allied healthcare practitioners, nurses, midwives, doctors and psychologists who will be able to utilise the programme to improve their decision making processes in line with evidence based practice and clinical governance guidelines. We welcome applications from international students. Key information Duration: one year full time; two years part time Content This inter-professional programme aims to support the development of students advanced practice skills, research and critical appraisal skills and clinical reasoning skills relevant to their area of practice. It aims to develop individuals with initiative, complex problem-solving skills and commitment to lifelong learning within the context of health and social care systems, which are constantly evolving. Students have the flexibility to choose their own area of practice as a focus for their studies. In doing so they are able to individualise their learning, particularly via their modular assessments and dissertations. Course structure Postgraduate certificate three taught modules (two core modules which must include Research Methods for Evidence Based Practice plus one option module). Postgraduate diploma six taught modules (four core modules plus two option modules) MSc All five core modules plus two option modules Entry requirements The normal minimum entry requirement is an upper second class bachelor s degree in a relevant discipline from an approved higher education institution. However, applicants with a lower second class degree or those able to provide evidence of appropriate qualifications will be considered. Other applicants not meeting the above criteria will be considered for admission to the programme on the condition that they provide evidence of appropriate qualifications. For example, appropriate qualifications might include a diploma in physiotherapy, occupational therapy, podiatry, nursing, speech and language therapy, medicine or psychology. Pathway options Research Methods for Evidence Based Practice Dissertation 60 credits Outcome tools for effective practice Psychological and social relationships in health and rehabilitation Clinical Research in Practice Transition to Advanced Practice Extending the scope of practice in upper quadrant musculoskeletal disorders Advanced Communication & Consultation Skills Sensory motor interaction in neuro-rehabilitation Learning and teaching for health and social care practice Injection Therapy Students may also select an option module from a range offered within the School of Health Sciences or elsewhere within the University to which access can be agreed. This may include for example, a 20 credit module on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, validated within the School of Psychology. Core module Option module Programme leader: Dr Peter White Tel: +44 (0) pjw1@southampton.ac.uk Application details: Tel: +44 (0) hsenqpg@southampton.ac.uk 34 35

18 Doctorate in Clinical Practice Taught Doctorate (DClinP) The Doctorate in Clinical Practice (DClinP) is for experienced health and social care practitioners who wish to pursue a high-level career in clinical practice and to lead innovative, evidence-based practice. The programme includes a structured, modular taught component which occupies approximately one third of the programme, with the remaining twothirds focusing on an original piece of research. This programme is run in partnership with the Institute of Sound and Vibration ( Key information Duration: three to four years full time; four to seven years part time Content The course is made up of core and optional modules. The core modules focus on: Research skills Clinical leadership and service development Clinical decision making Developing research in practice Governance You then choose your optional modules from a range offered within the University. In addition to these you complete a clinical practice research dissertation. Entry requirements Upper second-class honours degree or higher in a relevant subject and/or a higher degree in a health related subject (or equivalent); plus a professional qualification leading to registration with the appropriate professional body, and a minimum of three years relevant clinical/professional practice. A research proposal that is compatible with the expertise within the faculty. Assessment Each module is assessed independently and some may link directly to the research project. The research project is assessed by thesis (45,000-50,000 words) and viva. Application procedure Online applications are available at pgstudy/howdoiapplypg.html Career destinations Consultant practitioner; specialist or senior practitioner; healthcare policy adviser; clinical researcher; or academic career. Pathway options Doctorate in Clinical Practice Governance in action Research thesis (L7) Decision making for advanced clinical practice (L7) Leading service development 40 credits (L7) Option module(s) 40 credits (L7) Designing and implementing research 60 credits (L8) Core module Option module Research thesis 360 credits (L8) Award leader: Dr Elizabeth Cluett Tel: +44 (0) e.cluett@southampton.ac.uk Application details: Tel: +44 (0) hsenqpg@southampton.ac.uk 36 37

19 MPhil/PhD (Research Doctorate) Health and social care researchers who wish to dedicate their time to developing their own project which fits with the research interests of the Faculty. We welcome applications from EU and international students on this programme. Key information Duration: three to four years full time; four to seven years part time This programme involves working closely with a supervisory team to produce a thesis and uses the Researcher Development Framework to assist students to make decisions regarding their personal, professional and career development opportunities. Throughout their studies, students have the opportunity to participate in doctoral level research training and they have to complete structured activities relating to their research, facilitating its completion. They are also part of a research group within the Faculty, thus benefiting from the support of the research community. The MPhil differs from the PhD in the scope of study required. All students wishing to study for a PhD will register first for the MPhil and will undergo a process to upgrade to the PhD programme at an appropriate point. Entry requirements Candidates whose first language is not English are required to reach a satisfactory standard in an approved test in English, for more information visit: entry_reqs/postgraduate.shtml Assessment Several assessed research activities; an examined upgrade thesis (30,000 words) with viva; a final thesis (75,000 words) and viva. Application procedure University application form with academic references and an outline of the proposed research area and interview. Career destinations Research, education, or senior management and leadership positions in health and social care organisations. Head of Postgraduate Research Students: Professor Judith Lathlean or Deputy Head of Postgraduate Research Students: Dr Deborah Craddock Application details: Tel: +44 (0) hsenqpg@southampton.ac.uk 38 39

20 Level 5 and 6 modules Advances in dementia care 40 Advancing study skills 40 APL process 40 Care of people with cancer 40 Care of the highly dependent patient 41 Caring for children and young people with chronic or life threatening illness 41 Cervical screening 41 Collaborative working to promote and protect health and wellbeing 42 Common acute presentations in urgent/ unscheduled care 42 Communication and consultation skills 42 Community children s nursing 43 Community nursing in the home (district nursing) 43 Contemporary care of the older person 44 Deliberate self harm: advancing strategies and interventions 44 Developing study skills 44 Developments in cardiology 44 Developments in coronary care 45 Engagement and assessment of patients with common mental health disorders 45 Epidemiology and research for public health practice 45 Essentials of cognitive behavioural therapy 46 Foundations in history taking and physical assessment 46 Forensic child and adolescent mental health 46 High dependency and intensive care of the neonate 47 Independent and supplementary prescribing award part one applied pharmacology and medicines management 47 Independent and supplementary prescribing award part two independent and supplementary prescribing 47 Intensive care 48 Leadership 48 Leadership and management for change 49 Life sciences for practice 49 Management of children and young people with mental health problems 49 Management of minor injuries 49 Managing long term conditions 50 Maternity care of women with highrisk conditions 50 Mental health and psychological well being of children and young people 50 Mentorship for health and social practitioners 51 Pain management - innovative approaches 51 Palliative and end-of-life care for people with life-threatening illness 51 Perioperative insights 52 Pre-operative assessor 52 Professional studies: clinical effectiveness and evidence-based practice supplementary module 52 Promoting health and wellbeing 53 Promoting recovery from serious mental illness 53 Recognising the deteriorating adult patient 53 Recognising the deteriorating child 53 Research and inquiry based practice 54 Return to practice programme 54 Safeguarding children and young people 55 Sexual and contraceptive healthcare combined 55 Social policy for health and wellbeing 56 Specialist community public health nursing 56 Strategic leadership and management for health and wellbeing 56 Work based learning 57 Working with the client presenting with substance use